Brandhall Primary School, Oldbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Brandhall Primary School manages pupil behaviour very well and creates an inclusive environment where pupils from different backgrounds get along well. The school is making improvements, with newer leaders beginning to have positive impact, particularly in the Early Years where attainment is rising quickly. The school successfully supports pupils who have found it difficult to behave in other settings.
Key Strengths
- The school is improving, with current pupils showing better progress and some highly effective teaching
- Behaviour is well managed, with pupils behaving well in lessons and around school
- The Early Years Foundation Stage leader has made quick improvements with attainment rising rapidly
- The school successfully helps pupils with identified behaviour difficulties
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils lack secure understanding of what they read, including reading questions in mathematics
- Many pupils do not spell accurately or punctuate their writing well enough
- Teachers do not always match work to what pupils already know - tasks are sometimes too difficult or too easy
- Teachers' marking does not consistently address spelling, punctuation and presentation issues
- Leadership evaluation of school performance is too generous and does not accurately reflect effectiveness
Safeguarding
Pupils are kept safe while in school; safeguarding arrangements have been reviewed.
Extracurricular Activities
Before- and after-school clubs, lunchtime sports, after-school sports competitions
Brandhall Primary School requires improvement after being rated Good at the previous inspection. Standards at Key Stages 1 and 2 are below average, with pupils not making consistently good progress since the last inspection.
At a Glance
39.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 83%. Maths has improved from 73% to 81%. Writing has remained stable at around 77%.
Class Sizes
27.9
Avg class size
26.5
Infant (KS1)
28.9
KS2
14
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
431 pupils
420 capacity
11 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Oldbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Oldbury
Admissions Demand - Sandwell
Places available
4,920
Applications
3,904
Got 1st preference
93.8%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across Sandwell (2025/26)
Inspection History(11)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.60846%
Overall absence
10.28571%
Persistent absence
350
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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